Vista del Mare Beachfront

We loved the home and will 100% be back

The location was great!! There was plenty of space for 9 adults and 9 kids however there was not enough cookware, towels, washcloths for 18 people. I did call and text about a few things when we 1st got there on Saturday but did not get through to the manager until Tuesday. She did get us plenty of towels, wash cloths, oven mitts, etc. to accommodate the amount of people we had and sent a handyman out to fix the sink that was leaking, the toilet that wouldn't stop running, the door that would not shut, replace the outlets in the 2nd floor bathroom, but never fixed the 3rd floor electric problem. He did run an extension cord so the girls could have a fan because it was really hot and stuffy up there. The pool was not clean when we got there, and they did not come on Friday to clean it. We had a storm that came through on Wednesday night into Thursday and I sent a video of the ceiling leaking in the sitting area off of the kitchen and no one responded. The house has a lot of potential but it's just a rental that in my opinion not maintained. The walkway from the house to the beach is so overgrown with weeds that you can't really see the palm trees and you hope you don't get your eye poked out as you make your way to the beach. The pictures that are online are when they had purchased it or had it up for sale so don't expect it to look like that. The cushions on the couches are ripped from the back of the couch upstairs in the living room and down in the basement. Also, the "Bedroom" next to the kitchen/half bath on the 1st floor does have glass doors with a crank curtain that is a pain to get up and down. Would not recommend that room for adults. The house is close to a public beach access entrance, so we did have to go out early every morning and set our chairs up to get the area behind the house. For me personally I think it is way overpriced for the condition that it is in.

Are vacations experience was a dream, we loved our property! It was perfect for our big family. I was worried after reading a few negative reviews online but clearly those were not very appreciative customers! This property is gorgeous. In fact, other people on the beach asked about the home and were jealous of our property. We quickly let them know how they were able to rent it as well. Of course this home was built quite a few years ago so some things need a little love, but these types of homes have the most character and are so beautiful and if you truly can enjoy the beauty of them, they are the best places to stay. Our property had so much space for our growing family and our new grandbaby. Everyone had their own bedrooms and bathrooms and we could sprawl out and have our own space. We paid $100 to have the pool heated and it was well worth it so if you want a nice pool experience, don’t forget to ask them to heat it for you. The area underneath the house was great and full of things for us to use at the beach and the beach area was the best experience we have ever had. The balconies of this house, looking to the ocean were absolutely outstanding. The house was also kept very clean and had all of the things we needed to cook some food and even grill on the patio. Check in was a breeze with the codes they gave us and we wanted to honor the property by keeping it clean when we left taking out the garbage and maintaining all the rules while we were there, that is what truly makes properties like this stay outstanding. When I first booked the property in November, I was worried about communication but they quickly followed through with all of my emails anytime I emailed them directly. If you don’t book this property, it’s your loss because it truly is a beautiful vacation rental for large families who can appreciate these types of homes. We plan to come back every year that we can.

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This property was in the perfect location and right on the beach! We had a plumbing issue and the management took care of the situation. Beautiful house, though a few easy cosmetic fixes would make it even better. Overall I would recommend this property.

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We arrived at Vista del Mare in Indian Shores. We were only given a garage code and we were locked out. My sister went around to the back and found the patio door completely of the rails and sliding door open. Once in the house we found the pool area flooded with the hose running. The toilet closet to the kitchen was shut off with water on the floor. We spent the first 1 hour of our vacation cleaning. Here is just a list of what did not work in the house; toilet, tv in the master, most lights in the living room area were burned out, pool was dirty, curtains in master were barely secure and hanging by carpet tape, mold and water damage obvious on ceiling, the fireplace was not working, one of the microwaves not working, elevator not working, locks broken on patio door, screens off, sand toys and chairs dirty and is mess, broken garage door pieces just laying inside the garage, some furniture broken and in very bad shape, carpet tape on hardwood floor, dead roaches in the basement. This was my family’s last trip with my parents. We paid a small fortune to stay there and our stay was not a pleasant one. Oh and don’t bother to call the host. Our only response was she was just there and everything was fine.

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Overall, was a great spot. Plenty of rooms, space, and great access to the beach. Had a few issues with getting in touch with the company before travel, and while on the property when we encountered some issues, but nothing that ruined the stay. We had about 14 people staying here and everyone had a place to sleep and room to hang out.

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Outstanding

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This was a family vacation with 18 people- great grand parents , young adults and kids. It was a little hard to get responses to questions from the rental company..
great location, spacious for all of us.
Needs a little attention

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Positives: Absolutely beautiful home with an amazing view. Several balconies by which to enjoy the beach and sunset views. We watched dolphins and manatees swim by daily, and watched the birds dive for fish. The cleaning crew coming in as we departed was super friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Negatives: The home did have some roof tile damage, which I conveyed via text, but I received no response. When it rained, there was a subsequent roof leak. Again, I texted the number given to me, but again there was no response. The only other negatives were that the A/C did not work in the first level game room, which made it barely bearable. Also, the home is somewhat close to public access, so you'll need to stake your claim to a prime beach spot in front of the house early, or visitors will grab it before you.

Beautiful home with some obvious wear. Beach access and toys were great. House comfortable size for 18 people(8 adults) Pool small and not a gathering place for family to sit by. Had afew beach items which was a surprise. The limit of 1 tp per bathroom and 1 paper towel is stupid. First time we've run into that. parking and AC was good. Beds comfortable. No linens for loft hideabeds but after getting response from Beach Rentals (not VRBO) that was remedied. Dealing with was quite a pain, they don't answer the phones and texting to their 800 number didn't work either. Had to call them with punch list of issues on Monday to get action. They immediately responded and fixed what they could. Rickety grill, but it works, for now.

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The house was in good condition. It is wise to leave the doors closed so that it doesn’t get hot. We enjoyed our stay and would 100% rent again.

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Perfect

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Multi generation vacation was fun for all age groups. Great location, with beach access.

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It's a great location, good property but much needed maintenance can be a great vacation home. Most important Heating/cooling is not consistent throughout the home- very uncomfortable for guests in certain parts of the house. Amongst things that were not working- bar fridge, ice maker, some door handles (just came off) and sofa bed on 1st floor was broken. We had a wonderful time otherwise!

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The location of the house was perfect. Karol was very responsive to all of my questions prior to arrival. The elevator was great for my mom who has mobility issues. The size of the house and the bedroom configuration worked well for our family. The beach was the ideal setting for my sister's wedding and a birthday celebration for my mom. But the house needs maintenance. We reported some of the issues with little to no response. A member of my party fixed the garage door so it would open. The pipe on the third floor leaking into the pool was reported and needs to be looked at. The seal on the refrigerator is not working properly,the wine refrigerator doesn't work. We were thankful for the second refrigerator on the 1st floor. Knobs on the gas stove spin around which makes it difficult to turn on and off the stove. The house is in the perfect location but it needs some repairs.

I would like to leave a totally honest review. First, I would absolutely use this property again. The location is great. Could not be closer to the ocean. The pool was a hit with the children, although I think if they were teens or older it might have been a little disappointing as it isn’t a huge pool. The layout worked well for our large, multi-generational group. The negative: the house is not in very good condition. There were a lot of broken doors, knobs, etc. The ice maker/water dispenser in the fridge did not work. Some of the fold-out beds were broken. We arrived with two of the a/c not working. To the credit of the property managers, considering we arrived on a late Saturday afternoon on a holiday weekend, they tried to take care of things. The A/C was fixed on Sunday. The wall mounted A/C in the basement was never fixed as a parts had to be ordered. Extra linens were delivered as well as a new blow-up mattress. The house is beautiful and deserves to be better maintained. But having the family together and watching the priceless sunsets every night made it all worth it.

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The home is beautiful but does need some repairs and upkeep completed. It was wonderful for our family of 13.

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Our family of 17 had a Fantastic time, the home was very spacious and provided everything we needed. The location was perfect with the trolley stop just steps away. We would definitely stay again.

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Great house for our large family of 15 people ages 5 years old to 71. The location and access to the beach is wonderfully convenient. The elevator is a BIG plus when loading and unloading “stuff.” The pool is perfect for kids to play and “get wet” while adults supervise from the hot tub. The management company was quick to respond to any questions or needs such as replacing the propane tanks for the grill! A convenience store across the street was handy for unanticipated needs such as more ice. 4 cars fit in the garage with limited additional parking in front of the garage. We did use home delivery of groceries from Target and Costco (Instacart.)

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Perfect location.

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Good experience overall. Sucks to have to bring toilet paper and paper towels. The only other complaint I have is the rules and check in/out instructions. I received instructions by email when booking and before checking in and upon arrival there was a notebook with instructions also but they didn’t match what was in the emailed instructions.

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Great location but for the premium price paid, it frustratingly did not come with basic necessities. It was annoying to have to go out and purchase our own hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels and garbage bags. I consider these to be basic supplies that should be supplied to guests.

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Overall, we were very happy with our stay at Vista del Mare. The house was more than enough space for our 3 families (kids, parents, grandparents). We loved swimming in the pool and walking the short distance to the beach each day. The house has spacious bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms. We enjoyed the in house sound system and were thankful for the elevator for all our luggage. When we arrived the Keurig was broken, it was promptly replaced by the management company. We also had intermittent issues with the hot tub throughout the week. The first few days it worked, for the most part, and then at the end of our trip completely stopped heating. We contacted the management company a few times about this, finally it was resolved on the last day of the trip. I would recommend this house to other travelers and would even book the same house again myself, however, will be sure to notify the property managers immediately if something isn't working quite right. Thank you for hosting our family on a very memorable vacation!

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Overall, we were very happy with our stay at Vista del Mare. The house was more than enough space for our 3 families (kids, parents, grandparents). We loved swimming in the pool and walking the short distance to the beach each day. The house has spacious bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms. We enjoyed the in house sound system and were thankful for the elevator for all our luggage. When we arrived the Keurig was broken, it was promptly replaced by the management company. We also had intermittent issues with the hot tub throughout the week. The first few days it worked, for the most part, and then at the end of our trip completely stopped heating. We contacted the management company a few times about this, finally it was resolved on the last day of the trip. I would recommend this house to other travelers and would even book the same house again myself, however, will be sure to notify the property managers immediately if something isn't working quite right. Thank you for hosting our family on a very memorable vacation!

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House is perfect for large group. It’s right on beach and what a view.

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What an unbelievable house. Met our expectations and then some. The point of contact for this house was wonderful. Any time we had a question she got back to me within minutes. I would highly recommend this house!!

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Second time just as wonderful as the first. Will definitely be back.

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Second time just as wonderful as the first. Will definitely be back.

Second time just as wonderful as the first. Will definitely be back.

Beautiful home with incredible master suite on upper floor. Great views of gulf. Great location.

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This was exactly what our family needed this year. To safely get out of town and enjoy the pool, beach, sand and sun was refreshing to say the least. It was the first time for our kids to see the ocean and we really appreciated the home location, quiet neighborhood, and the sand toys! Our group ended up being smaller than originally planned but the house would have been perfect for the 16 of us!

We had a minor issue with the toaster and the hot tub wouldn't heat for the first couple of days but both were quickly resolved.

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The house was awesome, great location, great parking, everything superb. The property manager and contact people were super friendly and very responsive. I highly recommend this house and this rental company, we will certainly use them again.

This was a lovely vacation home on the beach. There were a few maintenance issues that impacted the stay but generally speaking a good destination rental which we would consider renting again.

Our stay at Vist Del Mare was all that we expected since this is the 2nd time we've stayed here. The home is beautiful and wonderfully decorated. There was lots of space which allowed us to have individual quiet time too. We love the fact that the beach/ shore is only steps from the home

There was 19 of us family members and we enjoyed our stay very much. The home, pool, beach and area was great.

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Great location with views of the gulf. We spent 5 days for a family reunion and had a wonderful time. The place is in very good condition and has everything we needed and more. The elevator came in handy for my 92 year old mother and others that had problems with stairs. The main living area and kitchen on the second floor was great for meals and getting together. The bedrooms were spread out on the second and third floors so that people could have alone time when needed. The master bedroom on the third floor is huge with great views of the beach. Many of the bedrooms had their own private bathrooms. Jane was wonderful and quick to respond to any questions or problems.

Great location with views of the gulf. We spent 5 days for a family reunion and had a wonderful time. The place is in very good condition and has everything we needed and more. The elevator came in handy for my 92 year old mother and others that had problems with stairs. The main living area and kitchen on the second floor was great for meals and getting together. The bedrooms were spread out on the second and third floors so that people could have alone time when needed. The master bedroom on the third floor is huge with great views of the beach. Many of the bedrooms had their own private bathrooms. Jane was wonderful and quick to respond to any questions or problems.

We are 12 guys over 55 on a golf trip. We loved this place. Jane and Alan were easy to work with and very nice. No complaints at all....loved it

The house is large and well-maintained. The property management company was courteous and very prompt responding to any questions. We had a wonderful stay.

We are three families from northern Michigan driving down for spring break. The house was amazing. Clean. Spacious. The pool was heated. Excellent for the little kids. We cooked and grilled each evening. We watched sunsets and played baseball and frisbee by the beach each evening. We had excellent contact with the property manager for any needs. I wholeheartedly recommend this property.

Great home! We had a wonderful stay and the beach was beautiful!

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We had a wonderful time. The house was beautiful. There are pull out couches everywhere so it sleeps 18 or so comfortably. The Property Manager Jane was FANTASTIC to work with. IT is RIGHT on the beach, stunning views.

We stayed there with our whole family ranging in ages from 19months to 66years old. The game room/area downstairs was a HUGE HIT with the kids. Plenty of beach toys, chairs, etc if you wanted them. I would HIGHLY recommend this house to ANYONE! Also very close to Putt putt a pizza place and Salt Rock Grill (Very nice restaurant). Would LOVE to come back!

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The location was perfect for a reunion of girlfriends! The layout was as described. There were at least 3 coffee makers and a blender for afternoon cocktails. The property was clean and well maintained. Our only complaints: pool area is small and there is very little room to congregate, in other words the pool seemed to be an after thought and isn't terribly inviting for adults. The patio/balcony area is too small for a large group (13) to gather. We could get 6-8 girls around the table but we would have to source extra chairs and many of the chairs around the table are broken/super wobbly. Lastly, there are 2 washer dryer set ups. The washers work well but I think the dryers are so over used and abused by sand that they really won't dry in a timely manner. But overall this home is great for a large group and the access to the beach is great. The house supplies towels and beach games such as corn hole etc.

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Beautiful location, wonderful house (mansion according to one grandchild)

we stayed here for our family vacation (20) persons and the house was just perfect, although the layout of the house we didn't really like, it has 4 levels, and the very top level kinda weird, pointless in my poi t of view. the pool is perfect size. beachfront house!! we liked that the house came with like bikes, boards, swimming equipment , etc. The location is perfect also, very close to ice cream places, walking distance, restaurants . Walmart 10 mins away. Property was clean. The best part about this house is the service. Very fast responds from the owner. any issues we had it was resolved within a day. basement has a game room which is very nice! If you're looking for a good time in a beautiful big home, this is it! you wont be disappointed.

We were thrilled when we first saw the house and the size for the 17 of us. We had plenty of room for everyone to have a bed and space so we did not feel we were on top of each other. Great space in kitchen, dining and living area. Enjoyed all the beach toys and the game room. The location from house to beach was amazing. Spent most of our time at the beach. The elevator was a pleasant surprise and made getting the luggage and groceries in the house easy. The only real problem we had was with the air conditioning not working properly. After calling the service was quick. We did need to have them come out again to get repairs done. My only other comment would be that the hot water was really too hot. It could be turned down and still be plenty hot enough. All in all truly loved the house, location and beach area. Would consider renting again.

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Great place to hang out especially to those who have large group of families and friends. Renting this place made our experience much more special. It was a very blessed, awesome and wonderful wedding celebration.

Vista Del Mare is simply, outstanding. The entire process. From the agent, to your contact at the house ( Jane is the BEST!), to the amenities, to the location. Its rare that you can find a house for 20 people where there are places to get away from the crowd, yet have wonderful common areas. Very short beach there too. Easy in and out all day long. Far away from the REAlL overcrowded masses too. Perfect.

Easy to access. Great layout. Outstanding view.

Great for family gatherings.

Nice to walk right onto the beach.

My family of 20 women, ages 21-72 stayed at the Vista Del Mare for a 3 day weekend and the stay was over the top. All of the staff were great, however Allen whom I booked with was extra professional and patient. Jane our property manager was the absolute best. She made us feel cared about through her service to us, always only a text away and yes, she responds immediately. Everything you see about the house is true. I would definitely recommend a visit, we will for sure return for another beach experience in this beautiful home.

Everything from booking to leaving was an amazing experience! The house is absolutely beautiful! The view of the ocean when you walk in the door is absolutely breathtaking.... the whole home is beautifully decorated, and had everything you could possibly need! The pool and hot top were amazing and we were so sad we had to leave. It was a trip with all adults, but it is a perfect family house as well! Jane, the house manager, went above and beyond to make our stay perfect, and was available whenever we had a question :) We will definitely be staying there again!

Beautiful maintained home directly on the beach. Would love to go back some day!

Great facility. Lots of room for a big group or family. Kids really loved it and the adults were able to enjoy themselves. Highly recommend it

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Great comfortable house for large family. Pool and media room perfect for children. Well stocked.Comfortable furniture. Beach unparalleled!

The house is incredible. It met all of our needs and more. We will definitely plan on another visit

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What an amazing house this was! Had everything and anything a vacationer could want or desire. The beach was beautiful and private. Had more than enough room for myself and 10 other guests. Would highly recommend this residence for a vacation spot. I will definitely be back to visit this awesome place!

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This was the perfect place for a family! ! Amazing views and it was the closest to the beach we've ever experienced! Easy to work with owners Very well stocked EVERYTHING...kitchen..perfect...even had beach toys for kids. We highly recommend and will def be going again!

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This is our second time renting from . Loved Vista Del Mare. Great location for renting a boat and dinners out!!

The property was wonderful. It was clean and well supplied with everything we needed for both the room and the beach. The sleeping arrangements were perfect for my family. My 3 sons enjoyed the bunk beds and sharing a room. The house was furnished beautifully with all modern amenities. The property itself was ideal. the Billard room offered hours of laughs and entertainment for everyone.

Clearwater Beach was amazing, to date one of the best family vacations. My family wants to return next year. the restaurants were outstanding the quality of the food and the cost were a wonderful value, especially coming from North Jersey. We tried different places every day, ( Brown Boxer twice, Cooters twice, Jimmy Iguanas twice, Palm pavilion, salty's and Crabby s) all awesome. The area has plenty to do or just do nothing at all.Depends what your looking for. A return trip is a must.

This place was very nice. It was well furnished. Thank you and have a nice day